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MOT History from tests of petrol BMW 7-SERIESs year 2007

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mot history
Pass percent:82.18%
(The average a petrol BMW 7-SERIES year 2007 passes without issue)
Based on:1,740 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Registration plate lamp issues15
Registration plate issues15
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|13
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))11
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|5
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||4
Drivers airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))4
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak3
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Brake pipe excessively corroded3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))2
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|2
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))2
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |8.2.1.2 |g||2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))1
Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive American head lamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive American head lamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))1
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction |3.1.7|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Exhaust system insecure REAR AXLE MOUNTING TORN AWAY (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BY REAR AXLE (6.1.2 (a))1
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/R INNER BUSH (YELLOWED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST CONDITION/BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Brake cable insecure broken |3.5.1d|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked yellow |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))1
Front position lamp|s| not working offside front |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working both sides |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost arm chalked |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front drag arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Back (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front |2.4.G.2|1
Driver`s airbag obviously defective |5.4.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet release catch siezed |8.4.2|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear arm |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH |2.4.G.2|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits oil leaks from engine |7.3.D.3|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm inner void bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear chalked. |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing Both Dustcover |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced condensation |1.7.5a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage both mirror covers |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow |4.1.4 |b||1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Emissions not tested mis-fire and water leak |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing |5.2.1 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |1.1.6 |d||1
Front position lamp|s| not working both n/s |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective |1.7.2|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault suspension levelling system failure illuminated (7.12 (e))1
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1

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